The Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of all instrumentation and control systems in a power plant. This role ensures operational reliability, safety, and efficiency of plant instrumentation by managing a team of technicians and collaborating with operations and engineering departments.
Team Supervision & Task Allocation – Lead and manage instrumentation technicians, assigning daily tasks and overseeing execution quality.
Maintenance Planning & Execution – Schedule, coordinate, and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
DCS/PLC System Support – Ensure instrumentation interface with control systems operates seamlessly; assist in loop testing, signal tracing, and diagnostics.
Instrumentation Calibration & Accuracy – Maintain high accuracy of field instruments by enforcing calibration standards and schedules.
Shutdown & Emergency Support – Plan and lead instrumentation activities during outages, turnarounds, and emergency repair operations.
Spare Parts & Inventory Management – Monitor usage and availability of spare parts and test equipment; raise purchase requests as needed.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance – Ensure work is performed in accordance with HSE policies, regulations, and industry standards.
Technical Reporting & Documentation – Prepare and validate reports on system health, maintenance activities, and incident investigations.
Supervise installation, inspection, testing, and repair of field instrumentation devices (flow meters, pressure/temperature transmitters, control valves, etc.).
Coordinate with operations, electrical, and mechanical teams for integrated maintenance activities.
Conduct performance checks and diagnostics for instrument loops and interface points.
Maintain calibration logs, preventive maintenance records, and failure reports.
Provide hands-on technical guidance and training to junior team members.
Ensure work permits, safety precautions, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are followed.
Identify and report opportunities for system optimization or upgrades.
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical Engineering.
5–8 years of experience in power plant instrumentation, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Working knowledge of DCS/PLC systems and industrial communication protocols.
Strong familiarity with P&IDs, loop drawings, control system architecture, and calibration standards.
Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
Technical expertise in troubleshooting and loop diagnostics.
High safety awareness and HSE compliance focus.
Proficient in CMMS platforms for work order tracking and asset management.
Effective communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.